Jun 22 - Failed Florida Gov Andrew Gillum Indicted on Federal 21 Count Indictment |
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![]() ![]() MIAMI*- Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been indicted on multiple charges connected to campaign contribution fraud during his 2018 run for governor of Florida. A federal grand jury has returned a twenty-one count indictment against Gillum, 42.* The indictment alleges that between 2016 and 2019, Gillum and co-defendant Sharon Janet Lettman-Hicks conspired to commit wire fraud, by unlawfully soliciting and obtaining funds from various entities and individuals through false and fraudulent promises and representations that the funds would be used for a legitimate purpose.* The indictment also alleges Gillum and Lettman-Hicks used third parties to divert a portion of those funds to a company owned by Lettman-Hicks, who then fraudulently provided the funds, disguised as payroll payments, to Gillum for his personal use.* Both defendants are charged with 19 counts of wire fraud.* The former Tallahassee mayor is also charged with making false statements to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Gillum's attorneys, Marc Elias and David Oscar Markus, issued the following statement:* "The government got it wrong today. The evidence in this case is clear and will show that Mr. Gillum is innocent of all charges. We look forward to putting this case to rest and giving Andrew and his family peace of mind once and for all." * Authorities say Gillum and his co-defendant face the following prison terms, if found guilty: 5 years: Making False Statement 20 years: Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud 20 years: Wire Fraud Bu bu but desantis this desantis that. You know this guys corruption has to be deep if hes being indicted by the feds. I wonder if he pissed off uncle joe ? |
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The most interesting thing about this is how it sets, at least internally, a precedent for a Florida USAO to prosecute politicians for soliciting money under false pretenses.
....I can't shake this feeling that there's another really prominent politician who spends a significant amount of time in Florida who could potentially be seen to have solicited quite a bit of campaign money under false pretenses. ![]() Also, in my experience, these cases don't really move forward unless you have a significant amount of evidence...so, this man is very likely going to get cooked if he takes it to trial. Hope his lawyer is working on getting a plea with no jail time. |
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![]() I just put all of them on ignore ![]() | |
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Florida USAO = Florida US Attorney's Office ....the federal prosecutors for the districts of Florida Last edited by Skateboard T; 06-22-2022 at 11:22 AM.. | |
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Not that I expect anything to happen, but just saying that this seems to be largely the same character of criminal activity, generally speaking. | |
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lots of bans on the horizon move carefully ![]() | |
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This is the guy that was found delirious in a hotel room having a meth and gay s*x party? He made it all the way to almost being the governor? Crazy | |
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![]() Like damn near identical besides the form that the "false pretenses" took. I know it's hard for some of yall to grasp but the American legal system isn't this robotic machine where you input one set of facts and get the same result every time. It's just as, political as any other branch of the government, and choosing to indict a former president, particularly one as polarizing as Trump is not something that a prosecutor is going to be allowed to just go do. IF (big IF) they decide to do it, it's going to be long after these hearings are over and after a very deep and protracted investigation. | |
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